The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - October 19 - 24, 2023
The Weekly shares the coolest events, pop-ups and trendiest hotspots in Edmonton and is curated by @yeg.date.
Welcome to Volume 6 of The Weekly: Edmonton. This week, we’ve got the best places to get scared (with free haunted houses) in Edmonton, and your go-to spot for a costume that will win you first place at any Halloween party you’re going to this year. We’re also kicking off the season with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Live on stage, and you can enter to win four tickets, right here.
Here’s what’s happening this week: October 19 - 24, 2023
Thursday October 19, 2023
Indigenous Music and Comedy night is happening at the Sawridge Inn. The event is perfect for a weeknight #datenight with a buffet dinner for two, and a night of music and comedy.
Explore Alberta Avenue and sample the local restaurants with Eats on 118th.
Experience a ghost tour of Old Strathcona with Edmonton Ghost tour.
It is Jazz night at Continental Treat, the Don Berner Quartet will be performing from 6 - 9 pm.
Stop by CRAFT Beer Market for their late night Happy Hour. Late night happy hour is a cheap late-night, date-night and CRAFT is perfect for weeknight connecting.
Pop into the Culina McCauley Pizza Pop up. buy tickets
Friday October 20, 2023
Gateway to the Stars. Gather around the campfire and learn about the constellations that are visible to the naked eye with a park interpreter in this outdoor date night.
The Dueling pianos will delight your ears at Spotlight Cabaret.
Crescendo! starts this weekend at the Varscona Theatre, you can enjoy the show until November 5th.
The Haunted houses to visit this month are popping up all over town, and most are free to walk through. Don’t forget your food bank donation!
Saturday October 21, 2023
Enjoy performance that combines field recordings, storytelling, personal history, and live violin and fiddle music to investigate our invisible relationships to oil.
Little Shop of Horror kicks off at Citadel Theatre tonight. Enjoy the sci-fi comedy musical playing till November 21st, 2023.
Experience a competitive elimination-style show starts with a dozen performers at Rapidfire Theatre. Maestro is the squid games of improv.
Sunday October 22, 2023
Join the Edmonton Winds for their first concert of the year. This will be a celebration of all things eerie, and freaky, so be ready for some spine-tingling fun!
Secret Ingredient is hosting an Ukrainian pyrohy cooking experience.
Take in an intimate Magic and Mystery show at Clair-i-tea.
Brunch O’clock with darling yeg and the Comté Cheese Benny. It’s Two poached eggs, velvety Comté cheese sauce & bacon by modest meats.
Monday October 23, 2023
Try these six Portuguese Cocktails at this unique cocktail event.
Free Comedy Show at River City Revival, also amazing food and drink specials tonight.
Tuesday October 24, 2023
Join Bent Stick Brewing for a unique event, a night of beers and beading. Celebrating the art of Indigenous beadwork while enjoying delicious local craft beer.
Try before you die at Clementine, Every Tuesday Clementine has their classic cocktails for only $12 (try and make your way through the impressive ‘Try before you Die’ list)
Dine with the Dead is poppin’ up at Transit Smokehouse & BBQ. This cheap date nigh out is dinner and ghost stories - and it’s a must-do for foodies/history buffs. buy tickets
Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots & Openings
Color de Vino is turning 9 this weekend in Edmonton and they are hosting an open house to celebrate. There will be sampling wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic options and snacks provided.
The Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival is popping up in Edmonton on November 3 & 4. Looking for tickets? We have two tickets to give away here.
Spooky season is everywhere in Edmonton and we have the best local haunted houses that are free or a small donation to the local food banks.
Still looking for the perfect Halloween costume for all the parties and events going on in Edmonton? Theatre Garage has everything you need from costume rentals, accessories and professional grade makeup to help finish off the perfect zombie.
Unfortunately we have lost another local restaurant in Edmonton. Community Pizza is closing their doors on October 18th.
Drunken Ox Sober Cat has launched their new fall drink menu and I am here for all the new fall flavours.
Thanks for reading, folks. What would you like to see more of from the Weekly? Less of? Hit that reply button with feedback - we’re here for it! Stay tuned for Volume 7, where we’re giving away event tickets and passes to one of the readers on our email list - no entry necessary, if you’re here, you’ll be eligible every week to win prizes to get you exploring the city, trying something new.
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